# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 pm - **Event Description**: A free, heart-centred evening of mantra, poetry, and guided meditationAbout this EventJoin us for a calm, uplifting evening where the beauty of sacred sound and the power of spoken poetry come together. At the Christchurch Sri Chinmoy Centre, we use mantra and meditation as simple ways to quiet the mind, open the heart, and reconnect with a deeper sense of peace.Research suggests that rhythmic sound and focused breathing can help activate the body’s natural calming response, slowing the breath and settling the nervous system. Uplifting poetry, meanwhile, can engage the brain’s reflective and emotional pathways, supporting a sense of meaning, ease, and quiet joy. Together, these elements create a gentle, restorative experience that anyone can enjoy.What to expectA short, guided introduction to heart-centred meditationA simple, participatory mantra session — no singing experience neededReadings of spiritual poetry, including the work of Sri ChinmoyA period of silent meditation to rest in the stillnessLight refreshments and a relaxed opportunity to connect afterwardsEvent detailsDate & time: 13 August, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Please arrive by 6:50pm to settle in.Venue: Christchurch Sri Chinmoy Centre (behind The Lotus-Heart), 363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, between Fitzgerald and Barbadoes.Parking: Free street parking is available, and there are a few parks in our driveway.Cost: Free of charge.What to bring and wearComfortable, warm clothingClean socks to wear inside — shoes are removed in the foyerWe recommend leaving valuables at home; there is a place to leave bags, coats, and cellphonesHousekeeping for a peaceful spaceTo help create a calm and focused atmosphere, we kindly ask that all cellphones are switched off and left with your belongings outside the event space.Everyone is welcome. You do not need any background in meditation, mantra, or poetry to enjoy this evening.As Sri Chinmoy wrote:“Meditation is our conscious awareness of something vast and infinite within us. Meditation grants us Peace, Light and Bliss.”We look forward to sharing this evening with you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/mantra-and-poetry-an-evening-of-sacred-sound-and-stillness/100001996444225421 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 363 St Asaph St - **lat**: -43.5362742 - **long**: 172.64789769999993 - **full address**: 363 St Asaph St, 363 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/01eb8ae82941a8b677bf75d291106494db0a7fe45d39f9c510a9951963df518b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786255383 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness being held? - **A:** Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 pm at 363 St Asaph St, 363 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness? - **A:** Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness is organized by Wellness Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mantra & Poetry: An Evening of Sacred Sound and Stillness is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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